41+ Sudden Weight Loss Differential Diagnosis Background. According to carol reife in harrison's principles of internal medicine, while cancer must be in the differential diagnosis of anyone presenting with weight loss. It might indicate an underlying condition.
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Sudden weight loss is a sign that something is not right. Recently, anorexia nervosa has received much attention in the scientific and lay press. Not consuming enough calories can interfere with the production of the hormones diagnosis depends on the consistency, smell, and color of the discharge. If you are uncertain about your doctor's diagnosis, you can seek a second or more opinions.